2023 World Leader in AIWS Award Recipient Continues Her Legacy of Vision and Leadership
Tokyo, October 5, 2025 — Sanae Takaichi, recipient of the 2023 World Leader in AIWS Award from the Boston Global Forum (BGF), has made history by becoming the first female Prime Minister of Japan, following her election as President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Prime Minister Takaichi’s rise marks a defining moment for Japan and for women in global leadership. Recognized by BGF for her outstanding contributions to advancing human-centered innovation, ethics in technology, and democratic governance in the AI Age, she now leads Japan at a pivotal time for the Indo-Pacific and the world.
BGF celebrates this historic achievement by revisiting Sanae Takaichi’s visionary speeches delivered at Boston Global Forum events, where she outlined her approach to ethical AI governance, digital democracy, and the legacy of the Shinzo Abe Initiative.
Speeches of Sanae Takaichi at BGF
Sanae Takaichi’s Speech at the 3rd Shinzo Abe Initiative Conference (March 28, 2024)
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Statement from Sanae Takaichi to BGF Event at AI Actions Summit Paris 2025
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Award Ceremony Speech (World Leader in AIWS Award 2023)
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At BGF events, Prime Minister Takaichi consistently emphasized Japan’s responsibility to lead ethically in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and to strengthen cooperation among democracies. Her leadership reflects the enduring influence of the Shinzo Abe Conferences and the AI World Society (AIWS) vision for peace, trust, and responsible innovation.
Governor Michael Dukakis, Chair of BGF, and Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder and CEO, congratulated Prime Minister Takaichi, noting:
“Her leadership embodies the values of AIWS — wisdom, ethics, and human dignity. She will make great contributions and achieve success not only for Japan but for the world.”
BGF reaffirms its support for Prime Minister Takaichi’s leadership and will continue to advance the Shinzo Abe Initiative and AIWS programs that unite democracy, technology, and humanity for a safer, more enlightened future.
Newly-elected Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae Takaichi celebrates after winning the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool